JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,494 km
9,006 miles
YNN
Nejanilini Lake
Canada
Distance
14,494 km
9,006 mi / 7,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YNN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nejanilini Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YNN
ICAO Code FAOR CYNN
City Johannesburg Nejanilini Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,000 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 59.490000, -97.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nejanilini Lake (YNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nejanilini Lake Airport (YNN) in Nejanilini Lake, Canada is 14,494 kilometers (9,006 miles / 7,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:57 in Johannesburg, it's 10:57 in Nejanilini Lake. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,558 feet between the two airports. Nejanilini Lake Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejanilini Lake (YNN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nejanilini Lake Airport (YNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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